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Ingredients (3)
Calcium
95%Dose
190 mg
Target
200–600 mg
Form
Budget
Phase 2 Carb Controller Complex
73%Dose
730 mg
Target
1000–3000 mg
Form
—
Chromium
20%Dose
40 mcg
Target
200–1000 mcg
Form
Not listed
Other Ingredients (5)
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
Gum AcaciaBinder
Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements
HypromelloseCapsule
Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose
How to Take It
Take it anytime
Take with food and split doses above 500 mg — absorption drops at higher single doses.
With food
Keep it away from high-oxalate foods like spinach
Space it a couple of hours from Iron, Magnesium and Zinc
On the label
For optimal effect, take 2 capsules, immediately before starch-heavy meals. Do not exceed 4 capsules per day.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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$13.57
Near the median of 72 chromium supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.